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Simon Mignolet has been admirably consistent during his first season at
Anfield, which gives Liverpool the edge, with José Mourinho yet to decide
upon his goalkeeper after Petr Cech’s shoulder injury. Mark Schwarzer needs
match practice, but there is some reluctance to risk him before next week’s
Champions League semi- final, second leg against Atlético Madrid, so Hilário
could start for the first time in almost three years.

Liverpool 7 Chelsea 5

Defence

Liverpool’s back four has been their Achilles’ heel all season whereas
Chelsea’s has been their greatest strength, but with John Terry out and
Mourinho considering resting other